Well, my antenna stuck in the up position the other day and I couldn't get it to go down. The motor just kept running and nothing moved. From all the forums, it sounds like this is common. Instead of fixing or replacing the motorized antenna I went with a Shorty. I think these look good and no more power motor worries.

BUT, I'm having a problem figuring out how to connect the antenna wire (coaxial)from my new antenna to the existing wire. Behind the carpet in the hatch area is a connection for the antenna wire (coaxial cable I guess). It looks like I should be able to pull it apart, but I can't. It's spring loaded so I've tried twisting it and everything. Does anyone have any suggestions how to get this connection apart or a better way of connecting antenna wire. I guess I could solder it like a regular wire, but have never tried this on coaxial style cable.

 

I replaced my entire power antennae motor and shaft last week and mine just pulled apart.

 

This may not apply, but I had the same problem last year [:@]. I simply disabled the motor after putting the antenna down. I still get great radio reception. I think these cars look MUCH better with no antenna sticking up......but, ya know. Different strokes for different folks.

 

I worked on consumer electronics for over 30 yrs. I was never a big fan of the power antennas. Infact my 84' antenna is also stuck up. I probably will replace in with a fixed antenna. No real benefit to having a power antenna other than looks.

 

My antenna has been down the entire time i have owned my car with no signs of rising, but im sure it just pulls apart the same as all coax components for cars(at least all the onesI haveworked on.)